Looking for fun things for your kids to do this summer? Summer programs can be a fun way to encourage your kids to read more, and they can even earn some exciting rewards and freebies along the way.

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Looking for a fun (and free!) way to keep your kids reading this summer? Whether you’ve got a bookworm or a reluctant reader, summer reading programs are a great way to motivate kids to keep turning ...

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